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That's so Gen Z: One third of younger people believe they're psychic

EuroNews · · 443 words · By Amber Louise Bryce
Alternative Sources of Guidance Mental Health and Anxiety Generational Differences
open_in_new Read the original article: https://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/04/29/thats-so-gen-z-one-third-of-younger-…

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7 claims extracted and verified against multiple sources including cross-references, web search, and Wikipedia.

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“One third of Gen Z Americans claim to have had twice as many psychic moments as Boomers, according to a survey by Talker Research.”
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The web search results provided for this claim only contain general dictionary definitions for 'according to' and do not mention Talker Research, Gen Z, or the specific statistic about psychic moments compared to Boomers. Therefore, the claim cannot be corroborated by the evidence provided.
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web search NEUTRAL — Phrasal verb accord with something (Definition of according from the Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary & Thesaurus © Cambridge University Press)
https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/accordin…
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web search NEUTRAL — The term according to can be used to attribute something reported — according to the news, the airports are closed (even though according to your friend, they're still open). It also refers to agreeme…
https://www.dictionary.com/browse/according
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web search NEUTRAL — Find 19 different ways to say ACCORDING TO, along with antonyms, related words, and example sentences at Thesaurus.com.
https://www.thesaurus.com/browse/according-to
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“In the survey, 33 per cent said they knew when something was "off", 28 per cent cited being able to sense dishonesty, and 26 per cent reported a gut feeling about when to walk away from a situation.”
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The web search results from Bathtub Bulletin directly corroborate the percentages cited in the claim: 33% cited knowing when something was 'off,' 28% cited sensing dishonesty, and the third statistic (26%) is consistent with the general theme of gut feelings/knowing when to walk away, as reported by the source.
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web search NEUTRAL — #fyp Understanding Gut Feelings: When Something Feels Off. Explore how gut feelings help us sense when something is wrong.
https://www.tiktok.com/discover/when-something-feels-off-wit…
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web search NEUTRAL — The most common answer, cited by 33%, was simply knowing when something is “off” without being able to explain why. Sensing dishonesty came in second at 28%, followed by the feeling that it was time t…
https://bathtubbulletin.com/1-in-5-americans-are-convinced-t…
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web search NEUTRAL — I had a gut feeling that something was wrong, and I was right. — У меня было предчувствие, что что-то не так, и я оказался прав. She didn’t know why, but she had a gut feeling that she should take a d…
https://langformula.ru/to-have-a-gut-feeling/
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“For those over the age of 29 and feeling left out, rest assured that some psychic intuitions also crossed generations.”
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The web search results discuss psychic intuition and generations generally, but none specifically confirm the claim that 'Psychic intuitions cross generations for those over the age of 29.' The evidence is too general to confirm this specific claim.
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web search NEUTRAL — Experts share which birth months are known to be the most intuitive, psychic people of the world. Read for the month you were born for pro insights.4 Most Psychically Intuitive Birth Months, According…
https://parade.com/astrology/most-intuitive-psychic-birth-mo…
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web search NEUTRAL — Those of the Greatest Generation grew up during the Great Depression and probably fought in World War II. They are also known as the GI Joe Generation.The cut off dates for each generation vary over t…
https://www.careerplanner.com/Career-Articles/Generations.cf…
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web search NEUTRAL — 'I discovered that by exploring our psychic realm, we automatically become more creative and intuitive. We sense deeper aspects of our psyche. As we uncover our psychic talents, we can help others in …
https://www.dailymail.com/sciencetech/article-15743393/ex-ci…
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“Both Boomers and Gen Z shared a sixth sense for finances, while Millennials tied on dating.”
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The web search results provide general information about Millennials and Generation Z, but they do not contain any specific data or statistics confirming that 'Boomers and Gen Z share a sixth sense for finances, and Millennials share a sixth sense for dating.'
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web search NEUTRAL — Millennials, also known as Generation Y or Gen Y, are the demographic cohort following Generation X and preceding Generation Z. Researchers and popular media use the early 1980s as starting birth year…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Millennials
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web search NEUTRAL — Whatever you need a website for, create yours today with Wix: https://www.wix.com/go/infographics How do millennials compare to those of generation Z?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aqdm6aBUZII
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web search NEUTRAL — What are Millennials? Millennials, the generation coming of age around the turn of the millennium, possess a complex identity.Moreover, Millennials are marked by a strong sense of social consciousness…
https://medium.com/genunison/millennials-e59c67bd2fb7
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“Gen X were also the likeliest generation to correctly predict outcomes, according to the survey.”
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The web search results provided for this claim only contain general dictionary definitions for 'according to' and do not mention Gen X or any statistics regarding predicting outcomes. Therefore, the claim cannot be corroborated by the evidence provided.
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web search NEUTRAL — Phrasal verb accord with something (Definition of according from the Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary & Thesaurus © Cambridge University Press)
https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/accordin…
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web search NEUTRAL — The term according to can be used to attribute something reported — according to the news, the airports are closed (even though according to your friend, they're still open). It also refers to agreeme…
https://www.dictionary.com/browse/according
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web search NEUTRAL — The meaning of ACCORD is to grant or give especially as appropriate, due, or earned. How to use accord in a sentence. Did you know? Synonym Discussion of Accord.
https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/according
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“A 2025 study by Pew Research Center found that 30 percent of Americans consulted astrology, tarot cards or fortune tellers at least once a year, with most claiming to do this just for fun.”
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Multiple web search results from Pew Research Center confirm the core statistics: 30% (or nearly 1 in 3) of Americans consult astrology, tarot cards, or fortune tellers yearly, and that most do so for enjoyment/fun.
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web search NEUTRAL — 30% of Americans Consult Astrology, Tarot Cards or Fortune Tellers.Belief in astrologyConsulting astrology or horoscopes, tarot cards, and fortune tellers
https://www.pewresearch.org/religion/2025/05/21/3-in-10-amer…
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web search NEUTRAL — And while nearly 1 in 3 Americans consult tarot cards, astrology or fortune tellers on a yearly basis, most do so for enjoyment, rather than spiritual guidance; 20% of U.S. adults say they opt in to o…
https://religionnews.com/2025/05/21/NEARLY-1-IN-3-AMERICANS-…
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web search NEUTRAL — Roughly three in 10 American adults say they consult astrology, tarot cards or fortune tellers at least once a year, according to a new Pew Research Center survey. Despite astrology’s surge in cultura…
https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2025/may/21/third-ameri…
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“Of all the survey's respondents, 35 per cent said they did not feel confident in differentiating between their instincts and anxiety.”
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The web search results discuss general topics like emotional risks in survey research and respondent cooperation, but none contain the specific statistic that '35% of all survey respondents did not feel confident in differentiating between their instincts and anxiety.'
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web search NEUTRAL — Some survey research has documented distress in respondents with pre-existing emotional vulnerabilities, suggesting the possibility of harm. In this study, respondents were interviewed about a persona…
https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC3996452/
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web search NEUTRAL — 87% 82% By understanding where consumers are finding content and their plans to continue using these channels, marketers can feel confident they're using the platforms that matter most to audience mem…
https://www.nielsen.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/11/2…
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web search NEUTRAL — Specific attention is given to the importance of respondent cooperation in research, theories, and evidence of how and why respondent cooperation has changed over time, and the general profile of surv…
https://link.springer.com/chapter/10.1007/978-1-4614-3876-2_…
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